Nastik(1983)
Nastik (1983) is a 151-minute Hindi film directed by Pramod Chakravarthy. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini and Pran. With a rating of 6.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 1983.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ShemarooMe, Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 18 February 1983
- Director
- Pramod Chakravarthy
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A Hindu priest's son sees his father killed and loses his mother and sister. Blaming God, he grows up to reject religion. He is now an atheist determined to get revenge.
“A man's war with God turns into a fight for justice.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Nastik
Cast reunions in this film: Hema Malini & Amitabh Bachchan (11 films together), Hema Malini & Amjad Khan (11 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & Amjad Khan (11 films together), Pran & Amjad Khan (10 films together), Hema Malini & Pran (9 films together), and Amitabh Bachchan & Pran (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Nastik' means atheist in Hindi, which was a bold and unusual theme for a mainstream Bollywood movie at the time.
- Amitabh Bachchan performed his own stunts for the film's action sequences, including a risky fight on a moving train.
- The movie was partly shot in the holy city of Haridwar, using real locations like the Har Ki Pauri ghat for authenticity.
- It was one of the few films where Amitabh Bachchan's character openly rejects religion, contrasting with his many 'angry young man' roles.
- The soundtrack by R.D. Burman included a hit qawwali, 'Allah Hi Allah Kya Bola', sung by Amitabh Bachchan himself.
- Director Pramod Chakravorty was known for lavish productions, and this film featured expensive sets recreating temple environments.
- Despite Amitabh Bachchan's star power, the film had a moderate box office performance compared to his biggest hits of the era.